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Crossroads of the World Running Tour
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1 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Formerly Longacre Square, Times Square entered the nation's consciousness in 1904, when it was renamed after the New York Times building that became the cornerstone of the new district. Join us on an early morning 4 mile run to see how much redevelopment has changed the neighborhood and experience the history of the theaters, restaurants, train stations and parks. See why Times Square has become the "Crossroads of the World"!
What's Included
- Social experience
- Local guide
- Water
- Running guide will carry a small backpack to carry smaller items
- Photos
- Running tour
- No coat/bag check
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The running tour will begin and end at the Asics Times Square location at 120 West 42nd Street at 6th Avenue (MAP: http://tinyurl.com/CRT-Crossroads).
Start time
08:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Grand Central Terminal
While Grand Central Terminal stands today as one of New York City's most famous landmarks, it was by no means the first railroad station in New York City. In fact, the current structure is neither the first to claim the name "Grand Central" or to occupy the present location at 42nd and Park.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center was named after John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who leased the space from Columbia University in 1928 and developed it from 1930.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Times Square
Formerly Longacre Square, Times Square entered the nation's consciousness in 1904, when it was renamed after the New York Times building that became the cornerstone of the new district.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tudor City
"Tudor City" takes its name from England's Tudor Dynasty (1485-1603) a Golden Age of Arts and Letters. Before Tudor City, tenements and slums dominated the area, which bordered a power plant and slaughterhouses, along First Avenue on the East River.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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• Admission Ticket Free
United Nations Headquarters
The idea for the UN was espoused in declarations signed at the wartime Allied conferences in Moscow, Cairo, and Tehran in 1943.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick’s Cathedral was opened formally on May 25, 1879. The newspapers hailed the new Cathedral as “the noblest temple ever raised in any land to the memory of Saint Patrick, and as the glory of Catholic America.”
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a 4.3 mile route (approximately 7km) tour designed with exciting stops along the route to interest all runners and is paced to accommodate all running levels.The tour will approximately be 90 minutes in duration. There will not be a coat/bag check for this tour. Your running guide will be using a running backpack and will carry small items for you if necessary.
- You will be responsible for your arrival and return from the meeting location. We will provide specific directions in our confirmation email.
Operated by City Running Tours New York City
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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